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February is Love Month! Get inspired by these simple tips to make the whole month about God’s love for us. Super easy, and you’ll be so encouraged as a family!
Posted in Crafts, Creative Life, Creativity Prompts and Tips, Easy Crafts to Make, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

February is Love Month

“Mommy, February is Love Month!” I looked at my eight year old’s sparkling eyes directed at me waiting for an equally enthusiastic reply. I couldn’t…

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This ombré Christmas tree card is so simple to make you won’t believe it! Perfect as a kid’s craft and the leftovers make great pieces for collage!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Letter-writing, littlegirldesigns.com, Tutorials Card-making

Simple Ombré Christmas Tree Card

These simple ombré Christmas tree cards are an ode to the paint chip cards I use to easily find at my local grocery store. During…

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This fall table runner is so pretty and simple to make! Turn on a movie, paint and stitch away, and you'll have a lovely table runner for fall.
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Painted Fall Table Runner

This fall I’ve been on the lookout for a fall table runner or tablecloth. I wanted something simple and understated that I could add decoration…

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My go-to list of 8 simple handmade gifts to make this year for Christmas. via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

A Handmade Christmas — Simple Gifts You Can Make NOW

This year I thought it’d be fun to share a bunch of handmade Christmas gift ideas here on the blog. Of course, I thought of…

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Wood slice ornaments are so easy to make and decorate! They make a great teacher's gift for Christmas and are also a great mini-gift for friends. Make up a batch to give to neighbors or use them as fancy gift tags. :)
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

How to Make Wood Slice Ornaments

I love wood slice ornaments. The moment I saw these popping up on Instagram last year, I was in love. The only problem was I…

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Have you ever made fruit sugar? It's a super simple recipe that you can whip up to give as gifts or to flavor your own cookies, toast, or tea!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

How to Make Fruit Sugar

Have you ever made fruit sugar? This recipe is so delicious—perfect sprinkled on cookies, toast, yogurt, you name it! Last year I bought pretty much…

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This shortbread cookie mix is such an easy mason jar gift idea! You just need a few ingredients too!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Shortbread Cookie Mix

Mix up this simple and delicious shortbread cookie mix, pour it in a mason jar, and you’ve got an instant gift that’s great for Christmas…

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Make this Thanksgiving bunting with your family this year. This crafter shares several variations on how to make this work, and it's such a great tradition to do together!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Make Thanksgiving Bunting

Have you ever made Thanksgiving Bunting? It’s a great way to take a moment to think about all you’re grateful for, while adding whimsical holiday…

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Such a great way to get remind myself of what really matters in life. I'm going to try this for Thanksgiving this year.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Creative Retreat, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com, Prompts and Tips, Resources, Tips

Things That Make Me Happy {An Exercise in Thanksgiving}

Have you ever written a “Things That Make Me Happy” list? It’s a great exercise to develop a more thankful heart! As I’m writing this,…

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My daughter and I love simple fall crafts like this painted harvest moon. We already have the Crayola markers, so we're set!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

How to Make a Harvest Moon {Craft}

Want to learn how to make a harvest moon? This craft is beautiful and so simple to make you can even invite the kids to…

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What a cute way to use up wine corks and make a Halloween & Thanksgiving themed decoration! Love this!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

DIY: Pumpkin Cork Board

Today’s guest post is by Clarissa from The View from Here, and she is sharing a tutorial about how to make a pumpkin cork board.…

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I'm taking the "You've Been Booed!" idea and sending it off in the mail to my friend this year. Such a sweet idea! I know it's going to make her day. :) #ad
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Letter-writing, littlegirldesigns.com, Tips & Prompts

How to Send a BOO in the Mail

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars, Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #SpookyTreats #CollectiveBias Have you heard of…

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Okay, I want to make all of these diy projects and crafts this fall! I love the reclaimed wood pumpkins, silver acorns, and oh my goodness, the painted pumpkins before and after pictures are amazing!
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

20 Gorgeous DIY Projects and Crafts for Fall

Fall is such a lovely time of the year here in the Pacific Northwest—half of the trees turn bright yellow and red while the pines…

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Budget-Friendly Gifts That He'll Love - Looking for some meaningful gifts for your man but are nervous about killing your budget? Here are several fun, creative, and simple gifts that you can whip up in no time and that he will LOVE! via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Budget-Friendly Gifts He’ll Love

Ah, Valentine’s Day. It conjures up expectations for ah-mazing gifts like few other holidays, doesn’t it? But what’s a girl to do when she wants…

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How to Make Clay Ornaments - How to make and paint simple clay ornaments. You really can make them as simple or fancy as you want. Clay is a great surface to experiment on. Oh, and p.s. these make great gifts for Christmas! via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

How to Make Clay Ornaments

I’ve been wanting to make clay ornaments since I first started playing with air-dry clay last spring, but have been putting it off. Don’t ask…

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The Easiest Christmas Name Cards - How to make the easiest name cards for Christmas dinner ever. These are so sweet and can be made with whatever colors you'd like! via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Creative Life, Easy Crafts to Make, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

The Easiest Christmas Name Cards Ever

Can you believe Christmas is next week? Even with the Christmas tree up and afternoons spent making little gifts (like this hot chocolate mix –…

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DIY Gift Tags - Why buy gift tags when you can make your own in minutes? This also makes a fun kid's craft! via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

DIY Gift Tags

Back in the day, my mom and sisters and I would head out the day after Christmas to stock up on gift tags, wrapping paper,…

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Two Ways to Make a Bead Garland - Two simple tutorials that will show you how to make a homemade bead garland. Change up the colors to match your decor and have fun! Makes a great Christmas gift and adds a cute touch to wreaths too. via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Two Ways to Make a Bead Garland

This year I decided to dress up an older wreath by adding miniature houses to it. After that, it only seemed fitting to complete the…

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How to Make a Simple Advent Calendar - Make this sweet (and toddler-friendly) Advent calendar in an afternoon and start a fun tradition with your little one. via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Creative Life, Easy Crafts to Make, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

How to Make a Simple Advent Calendar for Toddlers

As December approached this year, I thought it would be nice to make an advent calendar for toddlers that I could do with my daughter.…

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Easy Christmas Gifts {That Will Save You Time!} - Are you looking for a Christmas gift that is unique but won't take forever to put together? I'm sharing a couple of gifts I made in minutes this year + a cute Christmas card that also was super easy to make. via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, littlegirldesigns.com

Easy Christmas Gifts {That Will Save You Time!}

I’m one of those people that likes to plan ahead for Christmas by buying gifts here and there year-round. That said, there always seems to…

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“But soon there breathed a wind on me, Nor sound “But soon there breathed a wind on me,
Nor sound nor motion made:
Its path was not upon the sea,
In ripple or in shade.

It raised my hair, it fann’d my cheek
Like a meadow-gale of spring—
It mingled strangely with my fears,
Yet it felt like a welcoming.”

—Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I probably read The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in school…the fact that I can’t quite remember when or if proves it didn’t make an impact on me. 

But, with Malcolm Guite’s guidance in his work of a book, I now love this poem. He interweaves Coleridge’s life and faith with what became a prophetic poem for STC’s own life. I am so grateful for this book. 

I wanted to make a little painting for my dad for his birthday but having been steeped in the Mariner, I kept painting the sea. Thankfully, my dad loves the ocean. :)

This is a book I will come back to again and again—I think it will make an excellent mid-winter read. :)
I admit I sometimes schedule creative time. I don’t know why something so relaxing and fun gets pushed off to the side so very easily, but it does. So…onto the “to do” list it goes. 

Today we decided to try a project in a fairy and mermaid activity book. It is one of those books you buy with great intentions of doing all the projects and then you forget about it. But not today! We painted, waited for the paint to dry (five minutes), and then drew our details. My kiddo drew a picture 4x the size of mine and managed to make me two late Valentine’s Day hearts, a flower for Mother’s Day, and several additional art presents by the time I finished. She also gave me advice about who should get a heart wand, etc. in my picture. 

Now that I’m finished, I’m reminded once again of why I do this. Happiness abounds. 

#creativeretreat #happyjournal #happyjournalhappylife #poscapens
Just a reminder to be kind to yourself. 💕 Just a reminder to be kind to yourself. 💕
Summer means more time for art journaling. The bac Summer means more time for art journaling. The background for this girl has been waiting for years in one of my older sketchbooks. I thought it was time to finally finish it. 💗

Hope you're all able to get some creative time in this week. It does wonders for your 💗!

#mycreativeretreat #happyjournalhappylife #artjournallove
I asked my daughter how she would illustrate this I asked my daughter how she would illustrate this verse from the Psalm of Ascents. She picked up her sketchbook and whipped out the second picture within minutes. I love how she thinks—the first image shows a girl sitting inside while it rains and the second one shows her outside with sunglasses enjoying a sunny day. 

I don’t know if I’ll illustrate each one of these Psalms as I do this 21 days of prayer with @revelationwellness but it was fun to sit down and sketch a bit today. 

#happyjournalhappylife #rwwalkingprayer #psalmsofascent #sketchdaily
I love June. Walked in the forest. Found aphids f I love June.

Walked in the forest.
Found aphids for our ladybug larvae. (Priorities, people.)
Bought watercolor paper + new paints. 
Painted.
Ate dark chocolate.
Finished Tom's Midnight Garden (one of my favorite kids' books that I never read as a kid!)

And other things too.
I love June.
Two posts in a day because this quote from @sarahw Two posts in a day because this quote from @sarahwanders must be shared. Her new book comes out in a couple of weeks, and it is so breathtakingly beautiful.
One of my favorite verses. I’m thinking about ha One of my favorite verses. I’m thinking about happy journaling some of the Psalms of Ascent as I do the 21 Days of Walking by  @revelationwellness this month. Sketching and writing and doodling (which is the same as sketching, I know 😂) are how I process things so I might as well. 😊 

Hope you all have a lovely {and creative} week!

#happyjournal #happyjournalhappylife #mycreativeretreat #psalmsofascent
This book. @sarahwanders poured her heart into thi This book. @sarahwanders poured her heart into this one, and it is a treasure I will keep coming back to again and again. If you struggle with mental health challenges or wonder where God is in all the mess of our broken world...if you just need some light in your current reading that leads you to beauty and hope in a new, healing way...this book is for you. 

I’ve written this caption over a series of days, trying to find the words I want to use...especially since it is so beautifully written by Sarah. All I can say is give your soul a gift and retreat away with this book. You will not regret it. 

I received an early copy as part of her launch team for this book, but I’ll be rereading my good old-fashioned copy as soon as I get it in the mail. Can’t wait to highlight and underline all the things!

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